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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 542.94 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 542.94 and 217.72 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 542.94 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/542.94 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 542.94 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 118,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,208.90/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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